CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Relevance
......Demonstrative Evidence
.........View of Scene by Jury
............Objections to Scene-Manner of View
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • No abuse of discretion in denying D's request to have jury view murder scene at night where it would not assist in determining whether D aimed at Os' silhouettes, and other evidence adequately informed jury as to lighting conditions.
  • When trial court permits jury to revisit crime scene after deliberations have begun, D and his or her counsel have the right to be present and observe what occurs during jury revisit.
  • Objections not made are waived.